EASY Zucchini Bread Recipe
Make a moist Zucchini Bread Recipe using fresh zucchini, cinnamon, applesauce, and walnuts.
Ingredients
- 2 cups grated zucchini about 1 pound
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/3 cup sweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Wash the zucchini, trim the ends, and grate it using the large holes of a box grater until you have about 2 cups.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, applesauce, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir the grated zucchini into the wet mixture.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep your Zucchini Bread Recipe tender.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts if using.
- Grease an 8.5 x 4.5-inch loaf pan and pour the batter evenly into the pan.
- Bake for about 60 minutes, or until the loaf is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Walnuts can be replaced with pecans or omitted entirely.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg for extra warmth.
- Serve warm with butter, cream cheese, or honey.
- Enjoy alongside coffee, tea, or a glass of milk.
- This loaf tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop.